Eastern Region BBYO

Believe it or not, it’s time for our final conventions of the year.  Both North Carolina Council and Virginia Council will be holding their conventions in the coming month.  For complete information on registering for the conventions, please look under “Events”.  (Be sure that you register for the right one!)  At the conventions, we will be electing the new council boards for the next school year.  If you’re interested in running, please look under the NCC or VAC tabs above for election information.

This year, the region has moved Runoffs to February (in the past, it has been in November). Runoffs is our most popular convention, in which chapters from across Virginia compete in a variety of artistic, athletic and intellectual events. Richmond will be the host this time, with our families provide home housing for the members from Tidewater. The convention costs $85 (not including transportation). Registration is now open via b-linked.

Richmond families can also fill out the Hosting Form online.

2008 Runoffs Fact Letter : DOC (Word) - PDF (Acrobat)

…Regional Convention 2007!

It’s time for the best and biggest convention of the year–Regionals! We will return to the Radisson Hotel in Research Triangle Park, NC for 3 days and 2 nights of creative programs, rekindled friendships, and lifetime ceremonies for our outgoing seniors. We are proud to announce that we will be joined by songleader Rebecca Ungerman and spoken-word poet “The Hebrew Mamita”. Be sure to be ready for the talent show, and bring money for the Regional Shuk! The convention costs $240 (not including transportation to the event). Registration is now open via b-linked.

2007 Regional Convention Fact Letter : DOC (Word) - PDF (Acrobat)

You are invited to join the Charlotte BBYO chapters for a night of clubbing in the Eastern Region Underground! Ladies look your finest and guys…dress to impress. We will kick off the night on Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 9:00pm and dance until 1:00am. The place to be is Temple Israel on Providence Rd. We will be holding court to see who will be crowned 2007-2008 Sweethearts and Beaus. The event is $25 by Nov. 30 ($30 for non-members) and $30 after that date ($35 for non-members). All attendees must complete the Sweetheart-Beau Pledge. Registration is now open on b-linked.org, which is the quickest and easiest way to register. For more information, please go to the Events page, or contact Erin, Charlotte city director, at eringoldstein@bbyo.org.

by Kevin Rosenberg, NCC Moreh

At MIT/AIT 2007, the convention for all new members to BBYO, participants were able to partake in a wide variety of activities. Each person was put into a mock chapter, with the goal of teaching the new members about the ins and outs of a real chapter. The coordinators (Kevin Rosenberg, Rebekah Zabarsky, Liz Rosenberg, and Mitch Warranch) put a great deal of time and effort into the weekend, specifically the inductions ceremonies. Whether it was the NC vs. VA football game, round robins, or mock chapters, all participants were constantly engaged in everything that is BBYO. With great honor, I am now able to say that this year’s MITs and AITs are ready to face the challenges and experiences that await them on their wonderful journey through BBYO.